Rent by District in Riyadh
Average monthly rent and price per m² across districts. Sorted by number of listings.
| District | Listings | Avg Rent/mo | Avg $/m² | Avg Area | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| حي بدر | 84 | $805-46% | $3/m² | 331 m² | 50.1 |
| حي الرمال | 77 | $1.4k-5% | $7/m² | 233 m² | 48.3 |
| حي ظهرة لبن | 74 | $1.1k-25% | $5/m² | 317 m² | 48.6 |
| حي عكاظ | 67 | $1.0k-31% | $4/m² | 298 m² | 48.3 |
| حي المهدية | 66 | $1.5k | $7/m² | 258 m² | 51.2 |
Showing top 25 of 78 districts
Rent Price Distribution
How rental prices are distributed from cheapest (P10) to most expensive (P90).
What you get for your budget in Riyadh
Budget
$776/mo
25th percentile - affordable options, smaller or less central
Mid-range
$1.1k/mo
Median rent - typical apartment in an average district
Premium
$1.7k/mo
75th percentile - larger or centrally located apartments
Rent by Room Count
1-room
192 listings
$697/mo
387 m² avg
2-room
309 listings
$1.1k/mo
318 m² avg
3-room
473 listings
$1.4k/mo
308 m² avg
4-room
217 listings
$1.7k/mo
339 m² avg
5-room
153 listings
$2.0k/mo
298 m² avg
6-room
53 listings
$2.3k/mo
327 m² avg
7-room
60 listings
$1.7k/mo
312 m² avg
Rental Market Guide: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This page provides up-to-date rental market statistics for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, based on 1,900 active rental listings tracked by DomusEmpire.
The average monthly rent in Riyadh is currently $1.5k, with a median of $1.1k. The average rent per square meter is $7/m².
Rental prices vary significantly across 78 districts. The most affordable district is حي ثليم (avg $336), while حي النموذجية is the most expensive (avg $4.4k).
Every rental listing on DomusEmpire receives a deal score from 0 to 100 based on price-per-m² relative to the district average, comparable listings nearby, apartment size, floor, and proximity to public transport. Use the score to quickly identify the best-value rentals and avoid overpaying.
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